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Coordinate Plotting: Shapes

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math learning exercise, students graph ordered pairs on a coordinate grid. They connect the points to create a geometric shape. This learning exercise generator allows teachers to select the size of the grid, the complexity of...
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Cartesian Coordinate System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane lesson, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Middle schoolers graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game...
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Graphing on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the coordinate system. They identify the x and y-axis, parts of the coordinate plane, and discuss the process of plotting points. To emphasize the process of plotting points, 8th graders play an ordered pair...
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Human Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students sit in 25 desks arranged in a square array. They are a human coordinate plane and each of them is to receive a card with an ordered pair (x,y) on it. They who are not seated distribute the ordered pair cards to the appropriate...
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Coordinate Grid Twister

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. Given a game board and other manipulatives, groups of students participate in a coordinate grid game where they stand and place their feet and hands on a given grid position. Much like...
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Area on a Coordinate Grid

For Students 7th - 8th
In this area on a coordinate grid worksheet, students solve and graph 10 different problems on a coordinate grid. First, they determine the area of the given figures in each. Then, students determine the length of each side of the...
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Operations and Coordinates: The Coordinate System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars play a "Battleship" type of game to practice graphing on a coordinate grid. In this graphing activity, students listen as the teacher explains quadrants and ordered pairs. They place their "ships" on the board. The teacher...
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Integer: Tic-Tac-Toe Four In a Row!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane instructional activity, students discuss integers and their place on the number line. Middle schoolers discuss locating points on the coordinate...
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Graph It

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Elementary and middle schoolers engage in a lesson of graphing in quadrant I of the coordinate plain. They use the graph to create shapes and symbols. While using a graphing calculator, they locate the points on the coordinate plane. In...
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Measuring Segments

For Students 8th - 10th
Middle and high schoolers solve 14 problems that include finding the distance between two points in different situations. First, they refer to a number line to find the measure of each point on the line. Then, pupils refer to the...
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The Coordinate Plane

For Students 6th - 8th
In this coordinate plane worksheet, students identify and name ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. They plot and label points on a coordinate plane. This one-page worksheet contains 23 problems.
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Christmas Cartesian Art Snowflake

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
A festive math worksheet hones graphic skills and keeps the season bright! Young mathematicians join points in the order they were graphed to create a snowflake picture.
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Gradients of Parallel Line Segments

For Students 7th - 10th
In this gradient worksheet, students draw line segments and determine if they are parallel. They plot points on a coordinate plane and calculate the gradient of each created line. This five-page worksheet contains 8 multi-step problems....
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Graph Mole

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice graphing ordered pairs by playing an online graphing game. Learners will discover why it is useful to plot coordinates on a xy plane. Graph Mole, is the online game that allows them to practice through a fun, interactive story....
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Point Reflection

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Use this task as an exit ticket for your eight graders during the geometry unit. All they need to do is identify the coordinates of a point reflected over y=2000. 
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Mathematics Within: Slope and Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Learners discover a method for determining the slope of a line by creating and comparing similar triangles. They fold coordinate grids to make three similar triangles then measure the sides to compare the relationships between the...
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Functions in Coordinate Grid 1

For Students 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students are given 4 tables of x-y coordinates and a grid. Students figure the relationship between the x and y coordinate and plot the points. Students then use a given rule to find the y coordinate.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Ready to introduce your class to the coordinate plane? This website includes a detailed lesson plan that includes two interactive games to help learners practice graphing ordered pairs. The scripted discussion is a little cheesy and a...
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Transformations on the Coordinate Plane

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Here is a study guide on transformations that includes reflections, translations, dilations, and rotations. It also has definitions, helpful diagrams, and several examples involving transformations on the coordinate plane. The lesson...
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Applying the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the distances between two points. Use this Pythagorean Theorem lesson plan to have learners find the distances on a coordinate plane in small groups.
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Escher-Esque Tessellations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers participate in a seven-part lesson creating Escher-Esque tessellations. They demonstrate their knowledge of geometric transformations after viewing a PowerPoint presentation, conducting Internet research, and...
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Midpoint Formula in the Coordinate System

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the midpoint of a line. In this geometry lesson, students identify the different parts of the coordinate plane. They use the midpoint formula to find the middle of segments between a pair of coordinates.
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Connect the Mathematical Dots

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Teachers can choose visual activities that demonstrate the elegance associated with the coordinate plane.
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Midpoints and Segment Congruence

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this midpoint worksheet, young scholars use a number line to find the midpoint of a line segment. Next, they find the midpoint of a line using the coordinate plane. Examples of how to use each method are given at the beginning of...

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